NEIL Lennon's praise of his title-winning squad had our phones ringing off the hook - as GAVIN BERRY found out as he answered your calls.

NEIL LENNON basked in the glory of Celtic’s three in a row but some of you reckon the celebrations might have gone to his head.

The Parkhead gaffer’s “world class” label for some of his players was met with scepticism.

Iain Kay, Lenzie, emailed : “Yet again Lennon hails his team as world class – the same team that went out of the League Cup to the giants known as Greenock Morton.”

Peter Foster, Helensburgh, said: “I’m a diehard Rangers fan. Name me one world-class player at Celtic.”

Paul Bradstock, Kilmarnock, said: “So the supposed world-class Bundesliga was won before the Premiership. Bayern have won a weak league and if Celtic were in it they would have given Bayern a run for their money.”

Kevin McQuade, New Stevenston, said: “It was a great night for Celtic fans but I’m sure Lennon was relieved they weren’t playing bogey team Aberdeen.”

John McMillan, Shawlands, Glasgow, said: “Walter Smith won six on the trot and didn’t big his team up like this. I could have picked 11 boys off the street and they’d have given Celtic a tougher game than Thistle did.”

James Coyle, Cumbernauld, said: “Is it not an insult to previous Celtic managers who have achieved three in a row to place Lennon in the same category?

“He has had no credible competition for two years so why does that entitle him to legendary status? I fail to see how winning a one-horse race can place you in the same category as Jock Stein. It’s nonsense.”

Rick Empson, Aberdeen, said: “Lennon’s skill in managing a club is beyond question but he is overlooked in England because of his bad temper in the dugout, lack of honesty when it comes to apportioning blame for defeats and his constant anger with the authorities.”

Some Hoops fans at Firhill for the emphatic 5-1 win were unhappy that a pitch invasion by a section of the support deprived them of a lap of honour by their heroes.

Pat Thompson, Parkhead, Glasgow, said: “An arrogant security guard stopped Scott Brown and the players going to the fans and that sparked the invasion. He’s lucky he didn’t start a riot. Did Thistle say Celtic couldn’t do a lap of honour or did the security guy take it upon himself?”

Rena Davidson, Blantyre, said: “After the third goal the announcer explained both teams would leave the pitch at the end and the Celtic players would come back on.

“But he explained it would be scrapped if there was a pitch invasion. He must have said this about four times and put the idea into the heads of these daft wee boys. He shouldn’t have mentioned a pitch invasion.”

Former Parkhead skipper Tom Boyd insists the title win hasn’t been devalued by Rangers’ absence.

But John Bruce emailed: “He says no one moaned when Rangers won it and there wasn’t a strong Celtic. He fails to realise there’s a big difference between having a weaker rival in your league and having no rival at all.”

Rangers fans are wondering when they will challenge again, would-be owner Dave King claiming it will take £50m.

George Walkingshaw, Glenrothes, said: “If King spends big on players and wages what happens when the £30m he’s prepared to put in runs out? Surely Rangers supporters won’t be conned for a third time.”

Tony Conlin, Bonnyrigg, said: “I’m a Celtic fan but I’m puzzled by King. Would it not be better to use the money to stabilise and get a platform to build on as Fergus McCann did rather than look at a quick fix? It took 20 years of hard work at Celtic.”

Dunky Robertson, London, said: “Ally McCoist keeps saying he’ll have to sign more players. If he does, he’ll have more players than his club has shareholders.”

Not only Celtic will take to the pitch on Saturday. Dougie Dutch, Riddrie, Glasgow, said: “A ScotRail worker at Glasgow Central has won a competition to take part in a half-time penalty shoot-out. Good luck to all.”

Finally, Alasdair Niven, Corkerhill, Glasgow, said: “On Saturday Benburb play their last game at Tinto Park, their home since 1932. It should be an emotional occasion against Johnstone Burgh and I urge fans to get along.”

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THERE'S nothing between Neil Lennon and Ally McCoist’s success according to you.

The fact that Celtic won the top championship for a 45th time while Rangers lifted the League One title was lost on you.

Mark Kennedy, Shotts, said: “I am not joking when I say that all this stick that McCoist is getting is well over the top as he has proved that he is up there with Lennon and he will prove it when they are in the same league.”

Tim Bennett, Bathgate, said: “I know they are in different leagues but what is the difference between the title wins at Celtic and Rangers? Nothing in my opinion.”

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